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Land drainage and watercourses
We are the lead local flood authority and the 'operating authority' for all ordinary watercourses in County Durham.
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Bishop Auckland Conservation Area
To ensure the county's conservation areas are properly managed, we produce Conservation Area Character Appraisals that help raise awareness of their special cha...
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Improving living conditions in County Durham
Ensuring that communities have the right type of housing, which is of good quality and in the right places, helps create vibrant communities.
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Housing Regeneration and Environmental Improvement Schemes
County Durham has many former mining communities. In recent years, these areas have suffered decline. Here's an outline of our work to improve living conditions...
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Empty homes interest free loans
If you're a private landlord, or a prospective buyer looking for a property to move into, you might qualify for an interest free loan to help you move in.
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Private housing - Decent Homes Standard
We all have a right to live in good quality housing - homes that are wind and weather tight, warm and fitted with reasonably modern facilities. The Decent Homes...
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Private housing improvements
Advice and information on grants and scheme to improve private housing.
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Compulsory acquisition
We can be granted the power to buy or take rights over private property if it falls within a public or private construction project, such as a highway improveme...
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Health & Safety
Health and safety information for your business.
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Air handling units
Air Handling Units can be found in both commercial and industrial premises.